Confused about my target Universities for Masters in Finance/related fields

Question

Hello everyone,

I've completed a rather unique integrated program of Bachelor's in Computer Science and MBA in Technology (Finance Major), a 5-year program from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

I am currently preparing for GRE exam, having given Mocks, I can confidently predict my score at around 315-320.

I'm confused if it would be better for me to apply in Universites based in USA or UK. Personally I'm inclined towards UK as most Universities there offer 1 year MS with relatively less tuition fee. But from what I've heard, USA has more potential for MS students.

I'd like to know your opinons based on my specific profile and which country and universities I should Target.

Sanika Udhoji · Answer

Hi Pranjal,
Are you looking to pursue masters in Finance specifically?
Generally speaking, these two countries really stand out in a lot of different aspects. UK Masters tends to be distinct courses of study leading to a potentially terminal qualification (one that you can go off and do something with without further study). USA Masters is often part of broader graduate programmes where it's common for students to continue on to a PhD. Partly because they tend to be standalone degrees, UK Masters is usually shorter and more specialised. Both approaches have their strengths. The UK system is obviously great if you want to specialise early and quickly, but the US option can provide a broader grounding in your subject with the potential for a smooth transition into PhD research.

With respect to fees, UK universities an average of £17,000 to international students, though this can be higher or lower depending on the course.  In USA, typical fees are around $20,000-35,000 per year at public universities (potentially more at private universities). You can expect this to vary a lot though.

Both the UK and the USA offer a post-study work option for Masters students. The UK system is a bit simple. Students completing a UK degree get up to two years to look for a job after their course). Pathways also exist in the USA, but they'll depend on what you've studied and what you want to do. You may also need extra endorsement from your university or a prospective employer.

Depending on your preferred course, you can use this feature https://yocket.com/college-finder to get a list of colleges personalized to your profile. Alternatively, you can use this https://yocket.com/universities feature to search universities on your own.